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Ministry of Power
REC accorded with ‘Maharatna’ company status
REC has been accorded with the status of a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise, thus giving REC greater operational and financial autonomy. An order to this effect was issued yesterday by the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Finance. Incorporated in 1969, REC is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India.
The grant of ‘Maharatna’ status to REC will impart enhanced powers to the company’s Board while taking financial decisions. The Board of a ‘Maharatna’ CPSE can make equity investments to undertake financial joint ventures and wholly-owned subsidiaries and undertake mergers and acquisitions in India and abroad, subject to a ceiling of 15% of the Net Worth of the concerned CPSE, limited to ₹5,000 crores in one project. The Board can also structure and implement schemes relating to personnel and Human Resource Management and Training. With this, REC can also enter into technology Joint Ventures or other strategic alliances among others.
Shri Vivek Kumar Dewangan, CMD, REC said that REC achieved this feat owing to its adaptability, resilience, and consistent performance even during the global covid-19 pandemic. “In FY22, REC made its highest ever net profit of ₹10,046 crores and reached a net worth of ₹50,986 crores, owing to its cost-effective resource management and strong financial policies. REC has played a key role in the success of the flagship schemes of the Government of India such as DDUGJY and SAUBHAGYA and has contributed towards achieving village and household electrification in the country. REC is currently playing the role of nodal agency for Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme , for revamping the distribution sector to alleviate the financial & operational issues. We thank all of our stakeholders who have placed their trust in the company, and especially our employees who have offered their unwavering support for over five decades of our operations. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Ministry of Power whose guidance and support have been key in making this accomplishment possible”, Shri Dewangan said.
PIB Headquarters
INDIAN COAST GUARD CELEBRATES 43 GLORIOUS YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE
The Indian Coast Guard celebrated its 43rd Anniversary on 01 Feb 2020. The Coast Guard Raising Day ceremony was held on 01 Feb 2020 at Headquarters, Coast Guard Region  at Chennai. Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu Shri Banwarilal Purohit graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the event.
To commemorate, the Indian Coast Guard’s 43 years of yeoman service to the Nation, the Headquarters Coast Guard Region  is conducting a series of events. On 08 Dec 19, a Coast Guard Fitness challenge was conducted at VIT campus, Chennai wherein a series of fitness, adventure and sports competition for Corporate, College Students, Armed Forces Personnel and Individuals were organized. On 07 Jan 20 Inter School Painting Competition was organized at Coast Guard Air Station , wherein students from various schools actively participated. A ‘Special Community Interaction Programme cum Special Coastal Cleanup’ was also conducted on 11 Jan 2020 at Kasimedu Fishing Harbour as part of CG Week Celebrations to create awareness amongst fishermen. Medical / Health Camps for fisher folk was conducted on 29 Jan 20 at Chennai. In addition, a Special Tree Plantation Drive was also organized to conserve the environment on 30 Jan 2020.
In a major step towards empowering women and greater gender parity, the ICG has started employing Women Officers in the combatant & operational role. Coast Guard Women Officers are today operating ACV  in sensitive waters of Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar.
As the fourth largest Coast Guard in the world, the Indian Coast Guard through its tireless pursuits of excellence has established itself as a reliable force that responds with alacrity to situations impinging on the Security of our Coastline, Safety of the Seafaring Community and Coastal Populace, Legitimate Economic Activities in the EEZ and the Protection of Maritime Environment. True to its motto “Vayam Rakshamah” meaning “We Protect”, the service has its credit of saving 9701 lives, 377 medical evacuations and apprehending 14,991 defaulters and law breakers since inception.
The interim Coast Guard came into existence on 01 Feb 1977, with a fleet strength of Seven ships, for Surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone  of India. The Indian Coast Guard fleet has grown into a formidable force with 62 aircraft and 144 surface units including18hovercrafts. The entire Coastline of India and National Maritime Zones have been divided into five Coast Guard Regions, so that the Indian Coast Guard effectively discharges its mandated roles at various locations through Coast Guard District Headquarters, Stations and Coast Guard Air Stations.
Special Service and Features
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZED A SENSITIZATION CUM TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR THE OFFICIALS OF TAMILNADU MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY
Bureau of Indian Standards is a statutory body functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. It operates various schemes like Product Certification , Management Systems Certification, Hall Marking of Gold and Silver Jewellery/Artefacts and Laboratory Services for the benefit of the industry and in turn aiming at consumer protection.
Bureau of Indian Standards , Chennai, had urged the State government Departments to insist on ISI marked products in all their tenders, particularly for bulk procurements. A team of the BIS officials recently discussed the issue during a State-level committee for promoting standardisation and quality control. The State government departments call for tenders for procurement of products or developing infrastructure. BIS will insist to mention ISI mark products in the tender documents for infrastructure projects and seek ISI mark products for all bulk procurements. This will enable procurement of quality products.
BIS, Chennai, has started organising training programmes for government officials to sensitise them to standards related to their sectors. In the line, Bureau of Indian Standard, Chennai Branch Office organised a sensitization cum Training programme for the officials of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply during 12-13 July 2022 at Anna Administrative Staff College ,CHENNAI – 600 028.
Shri USP Yadav, Scientist-F & Deputy Director General, BIS, Chennai inaugurated the Programme. During his speech he informed that the aim of such programme is to raise awareness among government officials about standards available in their sectors to ensure quality in products and services. The capacity building programmes would help them streamline their processes and implement government policies better. He also quoted many real life and corporate examples on Standards and Standardization. Shri USP Yadav, also explained the objective of the Programme that such programmes aims at capacity building of State Govt Officials on Standards Formulation, Promotion and conformity Assessment and explained the concept and Methodology of Management Systems Certification;
Earlier Smt.G Bhavani, Scientist-E & Head  welcomed the gathering and informed role of BIS in Standardization and Certification.
Shri K Vijayaveeran,Scientist-D, Shri Kannan Govindaraj, Scientist-D & Smt.Anurita Nidhi Hemrom, Scientist-B ,the Scientific Officers of BIS, Chennai Branch Office-II shall be conducting the Training Programmes for the participants during 12-13 July 2022.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri. H.Ajay Khanna, Deputy Director , Mobile:9366719530
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
To meet the increasing demand due to COVID -19 Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceutical Ltd creates a record of producing 51,960 pheneol bottles on a single day
Monthly sale of pheneol goes up to the range of Rs 4.5 to 6 crore since the Covid outbreak
Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceutical Ltd , a public sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has scaled up its production activities to cater to the demand increasing many fold sicnce the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. It has created an all-time record by producing 51,960 pheneol bottles on a single day. This achievement goes to the BCPL Panihati, North 24-Parganas Unit situated in West Bengal.
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda has congratulated the management and employees of the company for brilliant work in recording all-time high production.
BCPL director  Shri P. M Chandraiah said "It is an all-time record in the 120 year old history of BCPL. In July 2020 we had managed to produce 38,000 pheneol bottles in a single day. In a month's time Company have scaled it up further and now can produce more than 50,000 pheneol bottles in a single day. As many as 51,960 bottles were produced on 23August 2020
BCPL said that it used to produce 15,000 bottles per day in period before COVID-19 pandemic. "The monthly sale of pheneol was to the tune of Rs 3 to 3.5 crores. This has gone up to the range of Rs 4.5 to 6 crore a month since the Covid outbreak which is a clear indication of the huge demand of the product," .
The employees will work till October 20  on all Sundays and holidays in two shifts braving the COVID pandemic situation to cater to the huge demand of this cleanliness product.
Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceutical Ltd is the first Pharmaceutical Company of India which makes many house hold, pharma and industrial products.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai Takes Charge as Minister of State in The Ministry Of Women And Child Development
Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai assumed the charge as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child Development, here today. In addition to WCD Ministry, he has also been assigned the portfolio of Minister of State in the Ministry of AYUSH. Senior officers of the Ministry were present on the occasion.
Dr. Mahendrabhai is a member of Parliament and was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Surendranagar constituency, Gujarat.
The minister has done MD in General Medicine and Therapeutics from Gujarat University and prior to his political career, Dr. Mahendrabhai had a distinguished career as a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine in Gujarat.
Ministry of Science & Technology
A breath of fresh air for bikers
An anti-pollution helmet developed by a Delhi based startup can help 2-wheeler riders breathe clean air. The helmet developed by Shellios Technolabs has a Bluetooth-enabled app that lets the rider know when the helmet requires cleaning.
The startup received seed funding from the Department of Science and Technology  and was incubated at Science and Technology Entrepreneur Park  Noida.
They had signed commercialization deals with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers  for the helmet. The product, at Technology Readiness Level  level 9 has been granted utility patent and is now being sold in all parts of the country priced at Rs. 4500/-. The end-users of the product include individual riders all over India and for the next version, Shellios ties up with top tier-2-wheeler OEM for the commerciliazation of the anti-pollution helmet.
The founders of Shellios Technolabs hit upon the idea on realizing the challenges faced by bikers during the air quality crisis that Delhi faces in the winter months.
“We were disturbed by the health impacts of the air quality situation on the people on the roads, especially the millions of two wheeler riders who were having prolonged daily exposures and that too, to a double whammy of particulate matter and vehicular emissions in the air that they breathe,” said Amit Pathak, one of the founders.
The helmet titled PUROS is integrated with air purifying accessories which include the patented innovations of the startup -- a Brushless DC  blower fan, High-Efficiency Particulate Air  filter membrane, electronic circuit, and microUSB charging port integrated into the helmet. The purifying system set at the back of the helmet picks up all particulate matter coming from outside and cleans the air before it reaches the biker.
Following all mandatory standards stipulated by the government, the 1.5 Kg helmet ensures exposure reduction by more than 80% as measured using a controlled environment.
Ministry of Power
National Grid has inter-regional transmission capacity of 1,12,250 MW, providing seamless power transfer throughout the Electricity Grid
As of 31.01.2022, Installed Generation Capacity of the country reaches 393 GW
Government plans the installed generation capacity to be around 817 GW By 31.03.2030
The 19th Electric Power Survey  report, covers electricity demand projection for the year 2016-17 to 2026-27 as well as perspective electricity demand projection for the year 2031-32 and 2036-37 for each State/UT. As on 31.12.2021, the Installed Generation Capacity of the country was around 393 GW. Further, to meet the future demand of electricity as projected in 19th EPS, by 31.03.2030, the installed generation capacity is planned to be around 817 GW.
India has robust Transmission Grid capacity. Power from one State to another State can be transmitted through Electricity Grids. The cumulative inter regional transmission capacity of the National Grid as on 31.01.2022 was 1,12,250 MW, which has ensured seamless transfer of power in the Electricity Grid.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh Union Minister for Power and MNRE in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
VICE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF VISITS FORWARD AREAS IN NORTHERN COMMAND
The Vice Chief of Army Staff , Lieutenant General CP Mohanty is on a three day visit to the forwards areas in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir of Northern Command to review the prevailing security situation along the Line of Control and the hinterland. During the visit, the Vice Chief of Army Staff is being briefed by formation and unit commanders on the aspects of operational preparedness, infusion of technology and the synergy between various security forces, civil administration and local population. The Army Vice Chief interacted with the troops and emphasised the need to remain alert and be able to respond to any nefarious activities from across the Line of Control and undertaking relentless intelligence based synergised operations to sustain peace in the hinterland. The Vice Chief appreciated the efforts of maintaining a high state of combat readiness despite current COVID-19 pandemic. He reiterated the Indian Army’s commitment in the national effort to overcome the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.
During the last leg of his visit, the Vice Chief, visited Northern Command Headquarters at Udhampur where he was briefed on the complete spectrum of activities undertaken by the Indian Army in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Leh. The VCOAS appreciated the synergy fostered between all security agencies especially the cooperation between Northern Command, Air Force, Para Military Forces, Civil Administration and Central Police Organisations operating in the region. The Army Vice Chief exhorted all ranks to continue carrying out their tasks in a professional manner for creating a secure & peaceful environment for ushering in an era of peace and development in the region.
Special Service and Features
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION PHASE XI/2023/SELECTION POSTS
Staff Selection Commission has published Notification for “Phase XI/2023/Selection Posts” on 24.02.2023. The Commission will conduct an open competitive examination for recruitment to 549 categories of Posts with 5369 vacancies  for different Ministries/Departments/Organizations of the Government of India through Phase- XI/2023/Selection Posts in the Computer Based Examination  mode. The above said Advertisement includes 58 Categories of Posts with 455 vacancies in respect of SSC, Chennai. This comprises of 22 Graduate Level, 19 Higher Secondary Level and 17 Matric Level Posts.
2. Information regarding detail of post, age limit, essential educational qualification, fee payable, scheme of examination, how to apply, etc. are given in detail in the Recruitment Notice.
3. Applications must be submitted in online mode only through ssc.nic.in . The last date for submission of online applications is 27.03.2023 and last date for making online fee payment is 28.03.2023. In the online application form, candidates are required to upload the scanned colour passport size photograph, which should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of the Notice of Examination. The Photograph should be without cap and spectacles and the frontal view of the face should be clearly visible.
4. In Southern Region, Computer Based Examination will be held in June-July-2023 in 22 Centres/Cities as follows: 11 Centres in Andhra Pradesh; 01 Centre in Puducherry; 08 Centres in Tamil Nadu; 03 Centres in Telangana.
5. The Press Note is being issued for giving wider publicity for the benefit of prospective applicants, according to a press release issued by K.Nagaraja, Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission
Ministry of Defence
SOUTHERN ARMY COMMANDER VISITS PARAPLEGIC REHABILITATION CENTRE AND QUEEN MARY’S TECHNICAL INSTITUTE , PUNE
Lieutenant General JS Nain, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command along with Mrs Anita Nain, Regional President, Army Wives Welfare Association Southern Command visited the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre  and Queen Mary’s Technical Institute  on 24 Mar 2021. The Army Commander witnessed the efforts being put in by both these institutes to rehabilitate the physically disabled soldiers and integrate them with the society.
At PRC the General and his wife interacted with International Paraplegic Sportsmen and Quadriplegic Residents and complemented the staff and residents for running the UdChalo Call Centre, Vocational Training Workshop, Hydrotherapy - cum - Swimming Pool, Indoor Sports Complex and Mouth Painting Centre to keep the soldiers motivated during the rehabilitation process.
At the Queen Mary’s Technical Institute , they reviewed the vocational and soft skills training being imparted to the physically disabled soldiers. They visited areas where various rehabilitation courses in Information Technology including Hardware, Software and Networking and facilities to train electrician, fitters, automotive repair mechanics etc were being conducted and appreciated the efforts being put in by the disabled personnel undergoing training at QMTI and the staff during the interaction.
Lieutenant General JS Nain lauded the efforts of both these institutes towards empowering the disabled soldiers through imparting of vocational, soft and entrepreneurial skills thereby facilitating their rehabilitation and transformation to start contributing positively to the society reflecting the true character and fighting spirit of a soldier.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 172.68 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 10.98 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,72,68,90,400
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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10,98,57,832
More than 172.68 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 10.98 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Cabinet approves amendment to National Institute of Design  Act, 2014
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of Bill in Parliament for amendment of NID Act, 2014 to include the four new National Institutes of Design  viz. National Institute of Design, Amaravati/Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh; National Institute of Design, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; National Institute of Design, Jorhat, Assam and National Institute of Design, Kurukshetra, Haryana within the ambit of the National Institute of Design Act, 2014 and to declare them as Institutions of National Importance  at par with the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad. Some minor amendments to the Act including consequential amendments considered necessary namely, to re-name NID Vijayawada as NID Amaravati and nomenclature of Principal Designer as equivalent to Professor are also proposed in the Bill.
Establishing new NIDs as Institutions of National Importance in different geographical regions of the country will help produce highly skilled manpower in design which, in turn, will create job opportunities, both direct and indirect, by providing sustainable design interventions for crafts, handloom, rural technology, small, medium and large scale enterprises; and outreach programmes for capacity, capability and institution building.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 185.90 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 10,889
- Active cases stand at 0.03%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
- 946 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,04,329
- 796 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 79.45 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,06,251 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
President's Secretariat
Parliamentary delegation from Bhutan calls on the President
A Parliamentary Delegation from Bhutan led by H.E. Wangchuk Namgyel, Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan called on President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Welcoming the delegation, the President said that we deeply value multifaceted and unique friendship between India and Bhutan. The Government of India is committed to expand its excellent bilateral cooperation with Bhutan, in accordance with the aspirations and priorities of the people of Bhutan. India is foraying into new avenues of bilateral cooperation with Bhutan such as Space Cooperation, Smart Agriculture, Youth and Sports, Start-ups, Renewable energy and Digital Development, to help the Royal Government of Bhutan realize its vision of prosperity for all.
The President noted that this year Bhutan would graduate from the LDC group of countries and embark on the path of becoming a High Income Economy by 2034. She said that while moving forward on this path Bhutan would always find a reliable and trustworthy friend in India.
Prime Minister's Office
India Salutes Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on his Birth Anniversary
PM Narendra Modi Pays Tributes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today, paid tributes to former President of India Dr A P J Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary.
Mr Modi said, “Shri Kalam had a vision of Strong and Modern India in the 21st Century and strived his entire life to achieve it. His exemplary life is an inspiration to every Indian”